Local News
Local Athletes Reflect on Maccabiah Games Experience
The 21st Maccabiah Games took place in Israel from July 12-26. U.S. President Joe Biden attended the opening ceremony in Jerusalem alongside Israeli Prime...
National News
Virginia School District Apologizes for Logo That Resembles Swastika
A school district in Virginia has apologized for designing and distributing a logo that resembles a swastika.
Citing Stolen Antiquities Scandal, Michael Steinhardt Resigns From NYU Board
After 27 years in leadership roles at NYU, Michael Steinhardt has stepped down from the university’s board of trustees.
Blake Masters, Republican Who Once Cited a Nazi, Among Far-Right Candidates Prevailing in Arizona
Arizona Republicans have chosen a brash 35-year-old whose record includes once citing a prominent Nazi.
Arts
Creators of Hulu’s ‘The Patient’ Defend Casting Steve Carell as Jewish Therapist
The flames of the “Jewface” debate have been fanned for years.
Jews in Gameland
Over the past few years, diversity in video games has become a hot-button topic in the gaming industry and in fan communities.
Between a Rock and a Flooding Place: Area Playwright Details Upcoming Show
It makes perfect sense, if you don’t think too hard about it, that the son of a part-time clown would go on to write...
Ceasefire Brokered by Egypt Ends Days of Fighting Between Israel and Palestinian Militants
Calm reigned again Sunday night after a ceasefire brokered by Egypt took effect.
In Aftermath of Deadly Flooding, Kentucky Governor Cancels Planned Trip to Israel
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and his wife, Britainy, canceled a planned trip to Israel.
Romania to Compensate Holocaust Survivors in Israel Via Social-Security System
Israel announced a deal with Romania on Monday.